Study Guide for Europe S Physical Features, Location, Climate, and Resources

Study Guide for Europe’s physical features, location, climate, and resources

1. What mountain range separates Europe from Asia? Ural Mountains

2. What peninsula is occupied by Spain and Portugal? Iberian Peninsula

3. What body of water is between Europe, Africa and Asia? Mediterranean Sea

4. What river originating in the Alps has had a major influence on European history and economics? Rhine River

5. What mountain range separates Spain and France? Pyrenees Mountains

6. What peninsula contains Norway and Sweden? Scandinavian Peninsula

7. What body of water separates England from France? the English Channel

8. What region of rich farmland stretches across the northern part of Europe? the European Plain

9. What river in Europe is the Second longest river and flows into the Black Sea? Danube River

10. What Mountain Range runs across northern Italy? the Alps

11. Who is the United Kingdom’s largest trading partner? the United States

12. What has helped the United Kingdom become a center for international banking and finance? Its location- close to European mainland and easily accessible from numerous countries by ports and airports

13. How does the Gulf Stream affect the climate of the United Kingdom? it makes the climate much warmer

14. Why is manufacturing declining in the United Kingdom? Their natural resources are being depleted (used up)

15. In what industry do about 80% of people in the United Kingdom work? the service industry

16. What is the largest country in area (size) in the world? Russia

17. In what part of Russia does the majority of the population live? Why? European Russia (west of the Ural Mountains) because the climate is milder and the soil is more fertile (suitable for farming)

18. Why is Russia not able to use all of their valuable natural resources? the harsh climate and large size of the country hinders the mining and transportation of the materials

19. What is the capital of Russia? Moscow

20. How does the harsh climate of Russia affect their trade? many of the ports are not accessible during the winter because of ice blocking them

21. What type of climate does Germany have? Western Germany has mild winters, and cool summers and Eastern Germany has very cold winters with very hot summers

22. Along what river in Germany did cities and manufacturing grow? Rhine River 23. How is the Rhine River important to Germany’s trade? Used for transportation 24. Where does the majority of the population live in Germany? In cities (urban areas) 25. Why is Germany a crossroads for travel and trade in Europe? Great location with good highway system and Rhine River 26. What physical features make it difficult for Italy to trade with its bordering countries to the north? the Alps 27. Where does the majority of the population live in Italy? In the northern part of the country and along the coastline (in cities) 28. What physical features affect the climate of Italy? The Alps and the Med. Sea 29. What are some of the major crops grown in Italy? Olives and grapes 30. How does Italy’s location affect it’s trading with other countries? Easy access to Asia, Africa, and Europe